Sports Direct is selling its scandal-hit Shirebrook warehouse in Derbyshire for £120m.

The retailer, which was founded by Mike Ashley in 1982, said it is in advanced talks to sell the property and lease it back for another 15 years.

Shirebrook – which was once described as like a 'Victorian workhouse' due to the conditions faced by staff – will still be used as a distribution centre, office and shop.

Negotiations: The retailer said it is in advanced talks to sell the property and lease it back for another 15 years

In 2016, MPs on the business select committee heard that a woman gave birth in the toilets at the warehouse because she was too frightened to miss a day at work. A BBC investigation found dozens of ambulances had been called out as workers were left 'too scared' to take sick leave.

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